Child Welfare Specialist II Resume Sample

Getting started is often the hardest part of creating a resume. Reviewing other resumes in your field, to get an idea of what works and what doesnt, is helpful in this area. Weve consulted with job-search experts to explain common errors in this real-life child welfare specialist II resume, so you can avoid making the same mistakes.

Use Eye-Catching Formatting to Draw the Readers Eye

The primary purpose of your resume is to provide information, but it should also be easy to read and pleasant to look at. Make good use of white space to create a sense of flow and break up large blocks of text. Never use a font below 10pt. If you have a lot of information on your resume and are worried about keeping your document to one or two pages in length, consider editing the content instead of decreasing font size.

Use Bullet Points

Bulleted lists are the perfect layout choice for a resume because they allow you to emphasize individual points without crafting elaborate paragraphs. They break down details, facts and figures into manageable bits, making them both easier for you to write and easier for the reader to absorb. Begin each point with a strong action word (avoid responsible for or accountable for) and end with a period.

Be Succinct

It has been said that hiring managers form opinions about resumes in fewer than 10 seconds. Dont force a manager to spend several seconds decoding flowery or redundant language. Keep your writing brief and to-the-point. This writing style, along with the formatting changes noted above, allow your reader to extract the most information in the shortest amount of time. Summary Before: Dedicated Child Protective Services professional proactive in advocating for children and their families. Continually facilitates open communication and provides excellent service to clients Summary After: Proactive Child Protective Services professional. Child and family advocate. Facilitator of open communication. Accomplishments Before: Selected by my peers as Employee of the Year in 2005 for Oklahoma County 55D for my work with foster families. Selected for a Best of the Best Award at the 11th Annual Quality Awards and Employee Recognition in 2006. Accomplishments After: Employee of the Year for my work with foster families – Oklahoma County 55D – 2005 Best of the Best Award – 11th Annual Quality Awards and Employee Recognition – 2006 Summary Before: April 2012to Current Department of Human ServicesOklahoma City, OKChild Welfare Specialist II- Foster Care Worker Maintained a caseload of foster parents and prospective foster parents. Conducted initial family assessments to evaluate suitability and protective capacity. Conducted re-evaluations of current foster homes. August 2008to April 2011 Department of Human ServicesOklahoma City, OKChild Welfare Specialist II- Diligent Searcher (Part Time employee) Conducted computer searches to identify and provide locating information of relatives to children in custody to help identify potential placement options. September 2007toAugust 2008 Department of Human ServicesOklahoma City, OKChild Welfare Specialist IV- Supervisor Provided direct supervision to lower level Child Welfare (permanency planning) workers, with emphasis on safety, placements, permanency and connections. Summary After: Department of Human Services Oklahoma City, OK Child Welfare Specialist II – Foster Care Worker April 2012 to Current

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